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NCB, EAGLE organise cyclothon in Visakhapatnam
Officials from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), along with EAGLE Visakhapatnam, organised a 'Cyclothon' as part of the ongoing 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada' campaign, here in the city on Sunday. The event was held in alignment with the United Nations' (UN) resolution to observe June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
NCB Superintendent Rajan Kumar, Eagle Inpsectors S. Ramesh and Kalyani graced the event. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from various stakeholders, including EAGLE Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Visakhapatnam, and State Bank of India (SBI) Siripuram branch.
Over 100 cyclists took part in the event, raising awareness and spreading the message — 'Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs'. The participants pedalled through designated city routes, symbolising unity and collective stand against the menace of drug abuse.
The event reinforced NCB' s and ANTF' S commitment to community engagement and drug prevention through public awareness and collaborative initiatives.